Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7' | Benfica | Goal — Leandro Barreiro | 0-1 | |
| 17' | Benfica | Substitution — Alexander Bah on, Jakub Kamiński off | 0-1 | |
| 40' | Marítimo | Vladan Danilović | 0-1 | |
| 41' | Benfica | Heorhii Sudakov | 0-1 | |
| 42' | Marítimo | Igor Julião | 0-1 | |
| 61' | Benfica | Tomás Araújo | 0-1 | |
| 62' | Benfica | Substitution — Heorhii Sudakov on, Andreas Schjelderup off | 0-1 | |
| 62' | Benfica | Substitution — Rafa Silva on, Alessandro Circati off | 0-1 | |
| 66' | Marítimo | Substitution — Vladan Danilović on, Israel Isaac Ayuma off | 0-1 | |
| 66' | Marítimo | Substitution — Bryan Limbombe on, Samuel Bamba off | 0-1 | |
| 66' | Benfica | Alessandro Circati | 0-1 | |
| 71' | Benfica | Goal — Leandro Barreiro (assist: Vangelis Pavlidis) | 0-2 | |
| 78' | Marítimo | Substitution — Igor Julião on, Nilton Varela off | 0-2 | |
| 78' | Marítimo | Substitution — Adrián Butzke on, Maurice Boakye off | 0-2 | |
| 82' | Benfica | Substitution — Vangelis Pavlidis on, Jhon Durán off | 0-2 | |
| 82' | Benfica | Substitution — João Palhinha on, Enzo Barrenechea off | 0-2 | |
| 82' | Benfica | Goal — Gianluca Prestianni | 0-3 | |
| 90+2' | Marítimo | Substitution — Raphael Guzzo on, Maxime Dominguez off | 0-3 |
Benfica made the trip to Madeira look routine, easing past Marítimo 0-3 on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at the Estádio do Marítimo. The visitors were in front by half-time and never looked troubled, controlling the ball for most of the night and putting six shots on target compared to just one from the hosts. Marítimo had their moments early on but couldn't find a way through, and once Benfica settled into their rhythm the gap in quality was obvious. Barreiro was the standout performer, pulling the strings in midfield and picking up the Man of the Match award with a rating of 8.78. His composure on the ball set the tone throughout, and Benfica's five corners to Marítimo's three told the story of a side that dictated terms from start to finish. For Marítimo, it's a result that leaves plenty to think about, while Benfica march on with confidence and another three points banked in the Primeira Liga.
The Matchup
Benfica beat Marítimo 0-3 at Estádio do Marítimo, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 40% in favour of Marítimo, Benfica made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 6 attempts from Marítimo against 11 from Benfica over the course of the game. Marítimo had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Marítimo vs Benfica Lineups
Looking Ahead
Marítimo have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to FC Porto, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Marítimo vs FC Porto going to play at 11 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.
Benfica, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Vitória SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Benfica vs Vitória SC going to play at 11 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.